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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,683.10, 437,524.65 and 245,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,683.10, 437,524.65 and 245,027.10 is: 367,540.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,683.10 : 437,524.65 = 245,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,683.10/437,524.65 = 245,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,683.10x = 437,524.65 × 245,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,683.10x = 107,205,396,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,205,396,168.02/291,683.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,540.65

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